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        d) The existing business centres of Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy will
           include some commercial and retail infill within the Business Zone to service the
           surrounding population. Cooroy particularly has scope for expansion to cater for the
           rural hinterland and passing visitors.
The proposed development is considered to comply with the above strategy for Commercial
and Retail Development through the following:
        1. Cooroy is identified as a Business Centre on Map SM;
        2. As Cooroy is defined as a Business Centre the proposed Type 2 Medical (Doctors
           Practice) is considered to be appropriate as it creates additional commercial
           development within an existing Business Centre;
        3. The proposed development is located within the Business Centre, however it is
           located within the Community Services zone. This location is considered to be
           appropriate for servicing the surrounding population and providing commercial
           services to cater for the expansion of the Cooroy region.


7.2.2 Strategic Framework – Desired Environmental Outcomes
Section 3.1.3 (b) of the Strategic Framework relates to commercial and retail uses that are
consistent with the community’s location and needs by:
(i)        a proportion of Noosa Shire’s higher order needs being fulfilled by centres in other
           areas, particularly the Principal Regional Activity Centre of Maroochydore;
(ii)       the Shire Business Centre, a Major Activity Centre for the purposes of the SEQ Regional
           Plan and the highest order centre within Noosa Shire, developing in stages consistent
           with the needs of the population of Noosa Shire and areas to the immediate south;
(iii)      protecting the long term viability of the Shire Business Centre as the principal business,
           retail and administrative centre, by setting aside short term needs to ensure the long
           term implementation of the centre;
(iv)       no other centre or major retail and commercial development occurring within the
           coastal urban settlements, except those serving predominantly neighbourhoods and
           local communities;
(v)        centres serving different roles that strive to find a market edge to strengthen their
           market position and reinforce their individual identities within the established retail
           hierarchy;
(vi)       recognising that it may be necessary to increase floor space in existing centres to meet
           changing needs, provided any increased floor space does not impact on the successful
           operation and development of the Shire Business Centre;


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